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WCR 343J

1970 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,669 mi
Last recorded26,669 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Mustang58,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCR 343J
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 26,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 26,536 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,093 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 25,630 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,557 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 25,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,362 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,314 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,264 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 25,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,170 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,103 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 25,103 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 25,023 miles

power steering flexible hose slightly chaffed

How Reliable is the Ford Mustang?

Based on 140,135 MOT tests across 19,692 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
1,994
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,846
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,037
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 972
position lamp(s) not working 783
Direction indicator incorrect colour 756
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WCR 343J is a 1970 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1970 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 58,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mustang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WCR 343J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mustang typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCR 343J registered?

WCR 343J is a 1970 Ford Mustang, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is WCR 343J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCR 343J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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